Michael S. Beates (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the husband of Mary and father of seven children, one of whom lives with profound disabilities and two others who face significant challenges. Mike has served on the International Board of Directors at Joni and Friends since 2000 and has been involved in Christian ministry for 30 years. He has written more than 50 articles for publications such as Tabletalk magazine and the Orlando Sentinel and has contributed chapters to several books focusing on disabilities and hope.Mike presently serves as Dean of Students at The Geneva School in Winter Park, Fla. and also teaches occasionally at Belhaven University in Orlando as an adjunct professor of Bible and Worldview. He and his family reside in Winter Park, Fla.He blogs (sporadically) at http://mikebeates.wordpress.com/